Question 12
EasyOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. and are collinear vectors.
II. Two equal vectors must have the same initial point.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
I: , a scalar multiple, so they are collinear. True.
II: equal vectors need only the same magnitude and the same direction; their initial points can differ. False.
Worth noting
Opposite directions do not stop two vectors from being collinear.
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